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Seahawks' dominant defense faces challenge in Bears QB Caleb Williams and NFL's top rushing offense
ASSOCIATED PRESS — Now it's Chicago's turn to face Seattle's “Dark Side.” The Seahawks defense shut down the pr…
Barca may need youth to get past Napoli, reach CL final 8
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona coach Quique Setién says he is ready to count on youngsters Ansu Fati and Riqui Puig to eliminate Napoli and advance to the Champions League final eight in Portugal.
Summer hockey is looking like a very young man's game
After making his playoff debut at age 19 and winning the Stanley Cup at 20, Brandon Saad knows all about the value of youth in the NHL postseason.
Thursday's Sports in Brief
BASEBALL
Lakers not exactly rolling along as playoffs approach
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — This is the land of in-between for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Marlins' 6-1 start is reminiscent of the 1899 Perfectos
Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly was talking about this week’s doubleheader sweep at Baltimore that involved a parade of relievers, including several newcomers rescued from unemployment, and after naming three o…
Marlins win again, improve to 6-1 despite outbreak
BALTIMORE (AP) — Jonathan Villar hit a first-pitch leadoff homer to spark a robust offensive performance by the Miami Marlins, who beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-7 Thursday night to complete a startling four-game swe…
Packers say they won't have any fans for 1st two home games
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers say they won’t have any fans for at least their first two home games this season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Suns win 4th straight bubble game, top Pacers 114-99
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA bubble appears to have given the Phoenix Suns new life.
Braves' Markakis hits walkoff HR after opting into season
ATLANTA (AP) — Nick Markakis promised before Thursday night's game that hitting was “the least of my worries” in his first start of the season.
Stewart, Storm, overcome Carter's career-high 35 points
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 27 points and the Seattle Storm made all 10 of their free throws at the end to fend of the Atlanta Dream and Chennedy Carter 93-92 on Thursday night.
Packers' Wagner savors chance to play for home-state team
Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Rick Wagner says the decision to sign with his home-state team was easy.
Ohtani homers, Bundy brilliant as Angels top Mariners 6-1
SEATTLE (AP) — Shut down from stepping on the mound, Shohei Ohtani needed one at-bat to show he's still a threat in the batter's box.
Yelich hits inside-the-park homer, Brewers beat White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Christian Yelich hit his first career inside-the-park homer and walked four times, helping the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago White Sox 8-3 on Thursday night.
Jones leads Sun to first win of season beating Wings 91-68
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Brionna Jones scored 17 points and Alyssa Thomas scored 15 to help Connecticut get its first win of the season with a 91-68 rout of the Dallas Wings on Thursday night.
Phils-Marlins set for 7 games in 5 days in new MLB schedule
NEW YORK (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins will play seven times in five days as part of Major League Baseball’s reconfigured schedule released Thursday to account for 21 coronavirus-caused postpon…